Category Manager

Servaid Pharmacy (Pvt) Ltd.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Pakistan is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to analyze consumer trends and develop strategies for product categories. The role requires strong negotiation skills and 5-7 years of experience in retail. Candidates with experience in major retail firms will be preferred. Responsibilities include vendor relationship management, forecasting demand, and budget development.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience in Retail.
• Hands-on experience with invoicing and taxation.
• Ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine industry trends.
• Devise long-term development strategies.
• Foster relationships with vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Networking

Business Development

Leadership

Education

BS/Masters degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Candela

Microsoft Office

Job description

BS/Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics or Business Administration

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category

Job Specification

• Hands on experience of Software i.e. Candela. Abuzar etc.
• A knack for negotiation and networking and Business Development
• Understanding of Invoices and Taxation
• Ability to gather and analyze large data and to work with Microsoft Office
• Solid judgment along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities

Candidates having 5-7 years relevant experience in the field of Retail are strongly recommended to apply at [e-mail]. Candidates having exposure to work with Jalal Sons, Greenvalley (Pvt.) Ltd, Al-Fateh, Metro Cash & Carry or Hyperstar will be given preference.

Information Technology and Services - Lahore, Pakistan